Beware of "JSE Investment" scams

The JSE Limited/ Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a several scams (on Telegram and WhatsApp) posing as authorised JSE investment schemes and/or using the names(s) of JSE Executives (including our CEO, Leila Fourie).

In these investment scams, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised quick and guaranteed returns on their investment. These types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE or any members of the JSE Executive. The JSE does not recruit investors in this manner.

The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker. A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on 'find a stockbroker' and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE.

Should you suspect a false investment scam group, please report these to the JSE at [email protected].

How to start investing on the JSE

Starting your investment journey does not have to be daunting.  We aim to provide you with quality information so that your investment decisions are carefully considered.

The role of the JSE

The JSE has a history of over 130 years, offering secure and efficient primary and secondary capital markets across a diverse range of securities.

We allow buyers and sellers to trade in five markets: Equity, Equity Derivatives, Commodity Derivatives, Currency Derivatives and Interest Rate Products.

In 1996, the JSE moved from the traditional open outcry floor-based trading to create a modern, fully electronic trading, clearing and settlement system.  With online trading access now widely available and stockbrokers a phone call away, investing on the JSE is quicker, easier and more accessible than ever before.

Let us help you reach the full potential of your earnings and achieve your financial goals.

Learn how to invest

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What are Futures?​

This is a brief module to familiarize you with forward contracts and futures. ​ ​ We will delve into the definition of a forward contract and futures contract. In doing so, we will understand the difference between the two and why investors make use of these derivatives.
What are commodities

What are Commodities

In this module, we will define commodities while also expanding on the types of commodities that are traded.
What are returns

What are Returns​

The reason we invest our money in shares is to increase our wealth. We increase our wealth by getting a good “return” on our investment. ​ ​ In this module, we will investigate what we mean by the concept of return.
Currency Derivatives (Forex)

Currency Derivatives (Forex)

This module is an educational module on currency derivatives and will also give you an overview of the forex market.​ Forex trading is trading currencies, and there are two ways to do this:​ The first is trading via currency derivative​ The second is via the Foreign Exchange spot market ​

Need a broker?

Find a broker

Accessing the market

Being an investor

Capital-growth

Dividends & Capital Growth​

As an investor in shares, you face a number of responsibilities and risks, but there are also some benefits that you receive.​